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Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)

Child & Adolescent Consulting Psychiatrist

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY), New York, New York, us, 10261

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Child & Adolescent Consulting Psychiatrist

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Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY)

is adding a

Child & Adolescent Consulting Psychiatrist

to the team at

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.

The Department of Psychiatry is at the forefront of providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health services in a dynamic and diverse urban setting. We serve a vibrant community in New York City, offering a wide range of psychiatric services to individuals and families from all backgrounds across our 4-adult inpatient psychiatric units, 1 Adolescent inpatient psychiatric unit, our psychiatric emergency department, our substance use disorder services and robust adult and child ambulatory programs that deliver in-person and telehealth services. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to innovation and excellence, providing a supportive environment for both patients and staff. The hospital has a psychiatry residency program and maintains a strong academic affiliation with

New York Medical College

to continue its high standards of healthcare delivery, and to provide its staff with teaching and research opportunities. The Mission of

NYC Health + Hospitals

is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Duties And Responsibilities Reporting to Medical Director of Adult Ambulatory Behavioral Health Services in The Office of Ambulatory Care, and the Directors of Psychiatry at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, the Child & Adolescent Consulting Psychiatrist is responsible for supporting behavioral healthcare in primary care clinics using the Collaborative Care model. Will rotate amongst different facilities providing Consulting Psychiatry support to primary care teams (e.g. PCPs, Collaborative Care social workers and nurses). Provide regularly scheduled (weekly) caseload consultation to the Collaborative Care Clinicians (social workers) focused primarily on patients who are new to the caseload or who are not improving as expected under current treatment plan. Work with Collaborative Care Clinicians to oversee the status and population health of their assigned patient caseload. Recommend treatment adjustments through the case review process or in ad hoc consultations, including medication recommendations and other interventions. Document treatment recommendations, as needed, in the medical record. Advise on treatment for patients who may need more intensive or more specialized mental health care, supporting treatment in the medical setting until patient can be engaged in specialty care as appropriate. Be available to provide ad hoc telephone consultation to medical providers for complex patients or challenging patient situations via phone. Provide some direct evaluation and ongoing treatment support of patients with significant diagnostic or therapeutic challenges who are identified in discussion with the Collaborative Care Clinician and/or primary care provider and document appropriately in the medical record. Development and delivery of in service training for primary care providers and staff. Assist primary care clinics on workflow management and practice transformation toward a Collaborative Care model. Base pay range $266,200.00/yr - $276,500.00/yr NYC Health + Hospitals

is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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